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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials in Juarez captured a spider monkey.
This video from our news partners Canal 44 shows an animal control officer attempting to wrangle the monkey, which is running around the break room of an office building.
Mexico’s Attorney General for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) says that the species is endangered and that it is illegal in Mexico to commercialize the monkey.
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Waynesville firefighter suffered minor injuries after a firetruck crashed Monday morning on Interstate 44, according to a social media post from the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District.
The truck blew out a tire near mile maker 156, causing the truck to go into an embankment, hit a sign and stop on the shoulder, the post says. The windshield on the driver’s side shattered and the driver was brought to an area hospital with minor injuries, the report says.
Two other firefighters in the vehicle had no reported injuries. The firetruck was totaled, the post says.
News-Press NOW
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One popular coffee chain is set to open another franchise location along the Belt Highway.
Scooter’s Coffee Drive-Thru is known for its “Blended Turtles” and “Red Bull Infusions” as well as other caffeinated drinks and delights.
A new Scooter’s building will be located at 2503 S Belt Hwy and is already seen with an “Opening Soon” banner.
“Timelines are always subject to change, especially until construction is complete, but this location should be open in August 2025,” said Brandon Bartling, Scooter’s senior manager of communications and public relations, in an email.
The Midwest-based coffee franchise opened its first drive-thru location in St. Joseph in 2019 at 2410 N Belt Hwy.
News Release
The following is a press release from the Idaho Transportation Department:
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Beginning tomorrow, the Idaho Transportation Department will chip seal the System Interchange in Pocatello. Once this work is complete, the roadway will be restriped to indicate the final lane configurations.
Chip sealing covers temporary lane markings used throughout various phases of construction and maximizes the taxpayers’ investment by extending the lifespan of the pavement. A sticky slurry is sprayed on the pavement, then rock chips are applied on top for a long-lasting seal. This treatment protects pavement from sun, oxidation, weather, water, oil and gas, and increases traction for safety.
Tabs will be placed on the new chip seal to indicate lanes for the short time before striping work can occur.
The previous connection between I-86 and I-15 was originally built in the 1960s. Now nearing completion, the System Interchange is a $112 million redesign to improve safety and replace aging infrastructure that began construction in 2022.
Motorists should carefully follow signs and slow down to posted speed limits while traveling through the construction area. With crews working day and night at the System Interchange, it is especially important that drivers be alert and travel safely.
Motorists are encouraged to use 511.idaho.gov or the 511 app to keep track of related detours. Project details are available on ITD’s website at itdprojects.idaho.gov/i-86i-15-system-interchange.
Olivia Vara
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council voted to oppose El Paso Electric’s proposed rate increase by 22%, or $23 per month, starting in early 2026.
At today’s meeting, El Paso Electric and the El Paso City Council discussed a proposed $93 million rate increase, primarily consisting of an $85.7 million increase in general rates and an additional $7.3 million for a retiring plant rider.
City leaders emphasize that this proposed rate increase was being asked to pass as is by El Paso Electric, without any negotiation.
El Paso Electric said that some reasons for the tariff changes include fuel factor calculation, fuel cost of service by class, and facilitating growth.
They claim that this increase is necessary to recover costs associated with investing in infrastructure.
El Paso Electric said that in regards to covering Newman 6 they have so far recovered 80%, and that they are planning to get the remaining 20% percent through this filing.
They said Newman 6 is rated at 160 megawatts, and that as people’s consumption continues to go up, they will have to address people’s consumption during peak hours.
El Paso Electric said that they had been charging at a lower cost value before this in terms of the cost of inflation and now are moving to charging at full-cost value through this proposed rate increase.
El Paso Electric says that the impact of the rate increase will be different between low income and high income households as their consumption of electricity differs.
El Paso Electric says that the load they are seeing is so atypical that they must accomadate that through this proposed bill.
Brad Trejo said that he thinks of those who are retired and those in the vulerable population, and that with such a big increase in cost, that is forcing those people to save money by turning off their air conditioners.
In response, El Paso Electric said they are not forcing anyone to join an increased rate at peak hours and that it is only an option.
Brad Trejo reiterated that it worries him how this is being portrayed to those in vulnerable populations who may suffer through the heat to save money.
El Paso Electric responded that the bill would be based on income of the household so that those in a lower income home would pay less of this cost versus those in higher income homes, and that this is a great step in recovering the cost for higher energy users.
El Paso Electric said that the demand charge stands at about $6 per KW, and that on average 3.2 kw is used per home. They said that because about half of residents in El Paso still use swamp coolers, this demand would be less, even in the summer months.
They stated that this would be cost based and not a fixed cost.
The city’s proactive interventions have saved approximately $189 million for El Paso’s ratepayers through negotiations and strategic actions.
In today’s presentation, El Paso electric stated that if any of their customers are experiencing any hardships, to please give them a call.
El Paso Electric was asked that since going private and their merger with JP Morgan, did that increase salaries for people working there, especially at the top.
They say that their average employee’s income is at market or under, and that there was an elimination of an entire level of leadership. El Paso Electric says the idea that there was an exodus of employees is untrue and they have remained steady and that they try to compensate their employees. They added that since the merger their elimination of VP’s and board of directors they are now at half the cost.
During public commentary, VJ Smith, with Western Refining, says that they are one of the top tax payers in the city. He asked that the council deny the proposal.
Another citizen, Marcy, brought her utility bills to the meeting, she said last month she paid $730 on a small home for electric.
She says she’s been questioning this amount since last year. She said in January, she paid $1000.
She says that when they disconnected her she still had the old meter, and that El Paso Electric threatened her, saying that she either pay the $730 or allow them to replace her old meter with a smart meter and then she will pay nothing.
She says she is preparing to get disconnected a second time.
The proposed rate increase still needs to go under review by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Eduardo Morales
UPDATE (5:20 PM): A fire broke out at Yuma River RV Park Monday morning, destroying four trailers and one vehicle. The fire also claimed the life of a dog.
The park is located north of the Colorado River.
Battalion Chief Jeff Woodruff shares what the crew saw when they arrived on scene.
“When they got on scene they had one home fully involved, a motor home fully involved, and the second home was starting to catch fire, and they continued to work it,” said Chief Woodruff.
Rural Metro says no other injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, Michael Kimbll, a maintenance worker at the park, describes what he felt as he saw the flames spread from one building to another.
“It’s unimaginable what goes through your mind at the time when there is a fire, you know this isn’t the first fire I’ve seen, but the worst,” Kimbll says.
The case is still under investigation.
UPDATE (1:00 PM): Eduardo Morales is live to provide updates on the RV park fire. See attached video for the livestream.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Rural Metro Fire has responded to an RV park fire late Tuesday morning.
The fire took place at Yuma River RV Park, located in the area of E. County 5 1/2 Street, near Levee Road.
According to a reporter on scene, the fire looks like it’s just about out.
KYMA will keep you updated on this developing story.
Rob Namnoum
Editor’s note: Information below provided by officials with the Denver Broncos.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos on Tuesday announced plans to host 13 free and open training camp practices for fans at their 2025 Training Camp Powered by Ford with capacity limited due to construction at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit.
To safely and comfortably accommodate fans with the construction of the team’s new training facility, capacity will be capped at approximately 800 fans for each of the 13 open practices expected to rank among the most of any team in the NFL. The fan-viewing location will be on the south end of the practice fields via temporary bleacher seating.
Broncos season ticket members will have an opportunity to claim a limited allotment of tickets beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. MT through their personal Ticketmaster accounts. The general public can claim tickets via Ticketmaster.com beginning Wednesday at 10 a.m. MT.
All 13 open practices will require free mobile ticketing for entry with each fan being able to claim up to four free tickets. To ensure as many fans as possible can attend training camp, fans may reserve tickets for up to two practices and are encouraged to checkthe Broncos’ app, website and social media channels frequently for the most updated ticket availability.
Practices will start at 10 a.m. (lasting approximately two hours in duration) with gates and parking lots opening at 8 a.m. The Broncos’ 2025 training camp schedule at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit is highlighted by their first open practice on Friday, July 25; Back Together Weekend on Saturday, July 26
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A 63-year-old Gravois Mills woman was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday morning on Highway 5 in Morgan County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The report says the woman was driving a 2009 Yamaha XVS650 southbound on Highway 5 when she lost control of it while trying to navigate a curve. The motorcycle went off the right side of the road, overturned and ejected the woman, the report says.
She was flown to University Hospital by ambulance, the report says. She was wearing a helmet and the report says the bike had moderate damage.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today approved a roughly $10 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which includes a targeted hiring freeze in Riverside County government to keep a lid on spending in the face of a budget gap.
The new fiscal year starts July 1.
“This budget was built with a lot of input from the community,” county CEO Jeff Van Wagenen said ahead of the 5-0 board vote Tuesday, referring to community surveys conducted online. “There are hundreds of millions of dollars in transportation projects funded. The budget was built with a realization of our obligations to meet the needs of all of our constituents. The number one priority was public safety.”
Today, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a $10 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, investing in health, public safety, housing and infrastructure to keep the community safe and thriving.
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Van Wagenen told the board during hearings earlier this month that, while excess costs will require tapping $73 million from the county reserve pool, a number of funding necessities will need to be placed on hold for “just- in-time” consideration, as discretionary revenue builds throughout 2025-26.
“We’re recommending a hiring freeze for all departments that receive discretionary fund revenue,” the CEO said. “The freeze … will require (some departments) to shrink by attrition. Revenue is not decreasing across the system, but we are seeing it flatten and go down in certain areas.”
The last payroll pause to rein in spending occurred in 2016-17, and he said that saved $40 million to $50 million.
The current deficit stems from “inflationary pressures, growing labor costs, unpredictable state and federal funding and necessary investments in aging infrastructure (that) strain our financial capacity,” according to the 500-plus-page budget book.The aggregate budget for 2025-26 is $9.98 billion, compared to $9.58 billion in 2024-25. The Executive Office is predicting a reserve pool of $655 million. It had been projected at $728 million, but the total will have to be pared down to fix the gap.
Payrolls continue to consume half of outlays under the budget plan. The county employs 25,632 people on a regular or rotating temporary basis
The following departments will be exempt from the freeze: Animal Services, Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Auditor, Board staff, Public Social Services, District Attorney’s Office, Registrar of Voters, Riverside University Health System, Sheriff and Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Sheriff Chad Bianco complained during the June 9 hearing the appropriation for sheriff’s operations “falls woefully short” of what would be needed. The sheriff’s department ended the current fiscal year $10 million in the red, and the “flatline” spending plan for 2025-26 would put the agency $76 million in the hole, he said.
Unlike in previous budget hearings, the sheriff emphasized the need to make the Benoit Detention Center in Indio fully operational. Only one-third of the facility, which was completed in the previous decade, is functional. Undersheriff Don Sharp said about $32 million would be required to complete a two-phase activation of the jail in the coming fiscal year.
Other costs weighing on the department include ballooning labor and pension expenses stemming from the county’s agreement with the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association, the collective bargaining unit representing deputies, as well as court security, the anticipated agreement with the Law Enforcement Management Unit, and internal service obligations, such as for maintenance of facilities.
The board obligated no funds in the budget to fully open the Benoit Detention Center.
District Attorney Mike Hestrin acknowledged during the hearing that his office continues to contend with heavy case loads, but the agency has remained within spending limits, and he expected to end the current fiscal year in the black.
He asked for an additional $1.4 million over what the Executive Office recommended in the office’s 2025-26 spending plan, and the board acceded.
Fire Department Chief Bill Weiser requested an “augmentation” of $6 million in the agency’s 2025-26 appropriations plan outlined by the Executive Office. The funding would be roughly split between equipment outlays and new staffing expenses. The board agreed to $1.85 million; the remaining needs will be met by just-in-time funding.
More than two-thirds of the county budget is composed of programmed spending, including federal and state earmarks for specific uses, along with grants and related external source revenue. The board has little control over those dollars.
Direct property taxes remains the county’s largest source of discretionary income. It rose to $574 million in 2024-25, compared to $542.6 million in 2023-24, according to figures. The projection is for a $54 million, or 10%, jump in the next fiscal year.
There are more than three dozen county agencies. The Department of Public Social Services consistently requires the highest level of appropriations of any of them. For 2025-26, DPSS, which is an umbrella for a range of programs, including dependent children, foster care, adult protection and welfare benefits, was allocated $1.63 billion.
Jesus Reyes
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The man in federal custody for allegedly aiding in the bombing at a Palm Springs fertility clinic has died.
Daniel Park, 32, of Kent, Washington, was found unresponsive Tuesday morning at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, the Department of Justice confirmed.
Life-saving measures were initiated, and Park was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
There is no word on a possible cause of death.
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Park was accused of helping supply the explosive materials used in the May 17 attack on American Reproductive Centers, which federal officials have labeled an act of domestic terrorism.
He was arrested as he returned to the United States from Poland, from which he was deported. Authorities said he “left the United States to go to Europe” days after the bombing.
Park was charged with providing and attempting to provide material support to a terrorist.
The primary suspect in the bombing, 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus of Twentynine Palms, was found dead at the scene. Authorities say Park and Bartkus shared anti-natalist extremist views — a belief system opposing human reproduction — and that Park had been posting such content online since at least 2016.
Guy Edward Bartkus
According to U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles Bill Essayli, Park shipped about 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate, which is “commonly used to construct homemade bombs,” from Seattle to Bartkus’ home in Twentynine Palms and also arranged for another shipment of an additional 90 pounds.
Three days before Park arrived at Bartkus’ house, records from an AI chat app show that Bartkus researched how to make powerful explosions using ammonium nitrate and fuel, federal prosecutors said.
FBI Assistant Director in Charge in Los Angeles, Akil Davis, said Park was also in possession of an “explosive recipe” similar to the device used in the deadly 1995 Oklahoma City federal city bombing.
Essayli said Park “shared Bartkus’ extremist beliefs” and he visited Bartkus’s home in Twentynine Palms for about two weeks in late January and early February, “spending time together running experiments in Bartkus’ garage, where the FBI recovered large quantities of chemical precursors and laboratory equipment after the bombing.”
Bartkus’ garage in Twentynine Palms
During the explosion, at least five people were injured, and the blast caused major damage to the clinic as well as 40 other properties, with at least 8 buildings deemed unsafe to occupy. The bombing caused approximately $12 million in damages.
Thousands of embryos and eggs stored inside the facility were saved due to the quick response of emergency crews.
Officials said local law enforcement had not previously flagged either suspect. Evidence recovered from a phone at the scene showed Bartkus pacing outside the car for over 30 minutes before the explosion and speaking into the phone moments before detonation.
The investigation remains ongoing, and federal officials are asking the public to come forward with any information by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage on this developing story both on air and online.
